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8 Trout

Other - Dace

2 Barbel, 8 Chub, 2 Other

A tough day with very little reward. Managed 5 Eels and 1 Chub. Suspect after the recent low levels the fish are shoaling up, we just couldn’t find them unfortunately. Boat traffic was almost no existent in the afternoon

1 Chub, 5 Other

The river low and clear; lots of slippery algae in the slower sections. A few flies hatching: some sort of pale olive and a sedge. Some rises, none anywhere near my flies. The valley is very beautiful. Although the directions say there is a signpost at the last turn, and a sign saying dead end, neither survives. But it it still the second turning to the left after a long run down the valley.

More or less unfishable with a 7'6" rod. Trees right down to the river; banks too high to scramble in and out of. Might have been fun earlier in the season, with less foliage and more water. i did try midway up the beat as well, where there is a track down by the fishing hut. Unable to make progress upstream for obstacles. Bedrock very slippery. Apart from that, an astonishingly beautiful and secluded valley.

1 Grayling

6 Barbel

Pellet,. Lost 2 Barbel, 3 caught 6-7lb.

3 Barbel

After facing the hill and the 'forest goat' trail a swim was selected and a really enjoyable day, alas devoid of Barbel, was enjoyed.
Circa 30/40 chub caught, we lost count really, all falling to Krill pellet, corn or meat presented exclusively on method feeders that performed brilliantly on a 4" hook link. This might have cost us a few barbel but hey ho, it was thoroughly memorable. All fish were in the 3lb-5lb range.

36 Chub

2 eels